The Healing Powers of Chocolate

by Cal Orey

Book Overview

DISCOVER THE AMAZING POWERS OF CHOCOLATE Did you know?. . . - Known as Mother Nature's food of the gods, the medicinal benefits of chocolate were recognized as far back as 4000 years ago. - Eating... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758238207
• ISBN13: 9780758238207
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Buy the book, say goodbye to the guilt!

Chocolate lovers all over rejoice! Many thanks to Cal Orey for revealing the many benefits while dispelling the guilt associated with our favorite #1 feel-good food, chocolate. Her book is filled with interesting facts and history on chocolate, health benefits backed by research, home remedies, and a great selection of delicious recipes. It's a must-have book for anyone who loves chocolate!

Searching for a Physiological or Psychological Lift?

Then you must get a copy of The Healing Powers of Chocolate book in your hands! Cal Orey has out done herself (once again) by showing us how to healthfully incorporate chocolate into our life styles. Debunking the myths about chocolate has given me a whole new outlook about it's list of health benefits including the positive physical and psychological effects of chocolate. I love this book. Now I know chocolate can be an enjoyable addition to my diet with numerous health perks to boot... Sweet!

I'm no longer afraid of chocolate!

Before I read Cal Orey's book, "The Healing Powers of Chocolate", I was afraid of the sweet and sinful candy. That's all it was to me... a food that "once over the lips, forever on the hips". Because I have read other books from this author and have found them helpful, I gave her new book a shot. I learned about dark chocolate and it's healthful benefits, as well as many other "chocolate" facts. I highly recommend this book and please... don't ever be afraid of chocolate again!

As If I Needed a Reason to Love Chocolate!

Cal Orey has done it again! She's delivered another fabulous "Healing Powers" book (the others are The Healing Powers of Olive Oil: A Complete Guide to Nature's Liquid GoldandThe Healing Powers of Vinegar: A Complete Guide to Nature's Most Remarkable Remedy only this time, it's on a subject near and dear to many hearts (Valentine and otherwise)- chocolate! Orey takes us on a wonderful Willy Wonka adventure in discovering America's greatest chocolates while extolling the virtues and health benefits of the delectably delightful indulgence. In this book, Orey traces the origin of chocolate, from bean to bar, from centuries ago to the present day. In creating this informative and fascinating book, she interviewed America's top chocolate makers and chocolatiers, nutritionists, medical researchers, and chocolate lovers to find out how this ancient "food of the gods" can prevent and fight common ailments and diseases. And she indulged in chocolate (all types, shapes and in a variety of dishes) from the West Coast, East Coast, Midwest, Deep South and even Ireland... You'll love this book, devour it quickly and go back for seconds! A wonderful gift, but a must have book on every kitchen shelf as well - don't miss it, you'll never eat chocolate the same way again! Here's what others have said: "The right kind, the right amount of chocolate may just save your life." --Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., author of New York Times bestseller The Fat Flush Plan "Fine chocolate is about taste, style, and integrity, and fine chocolate is the medium for our message. It is delightful to find an author who understands all this!" --John Down & Joe Guiliano, founders of Christopher Norman Chocolates "Chocolate is a taste of divine ecstasy on Earth. It is our sensual communion. Orey's journalistic style and efforts share this insight with readers around the world." -- Jim Walsh, founder of Intentional Chocolate

Chocolate Musings by the Seattle Psychic Examiner

Ounce for ounce, dark chocolate has 19 times the amount of antioxidants as blueberries. It contains 2 times the amount of those cancer-fighting chemicals found in red wine and 3 times found in green tea! Who knew? It is indeed a superfood. The ancients knew this and so does Cal Orey. Her new book, `The Healing Powers of Chocolate', is a testament to that which all of the rest of us know merely by a discriminating palate. Her recipe for the writing of this book using the ingredients of eye-opening facts, fascinating subjective observations and superb culinary formulas weave together that which is pure success. She blends all the delectable informational flavors together so well in this work that I felt as though I was blanketed in chocolate mousse for the mind. Read my article for Cal's new book on [...]